Find out how popular the last name DeVisser is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeVisser.

DeVisser, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeVisser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeVisser in America

DeVisser is the 64200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeVisser surname appeared 310 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeVisser.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeVisser to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeVisser

The surname DEVISSER is of Dutch origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century in the Netherlands. The name is derived from the Dutch word 'visser,' which translates to 'fisherman.' This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the fishing trade or lived in coastal regions of the Netherlands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEVISSER name can be found in the historic Dutch city of Delft, where a certain Cornelis Devisser was mentioned in municipal records dating back to 1587. This suggests that the name had already been established by the late 16th century in this region.

In the 17th century, the DEVISSER name appeared in several Dutch census records, particularly in the provinces of South Holland and Zeeland, which were known for their thriving fishing industries and coastal communities. This further reinforces the connection between the name and the occupation of fishing.

A notable figure bearing the DEVISSER surname was Jan Devisser (1642-1718), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life paintings and genre works. His works can be found in various museums across the Netherlands and Europe.

Another individual of historical significance was Pieter Devisser (1768-1842), a Dutch naval officer who served in the Batavian Navy during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He was renowned for his bravery and leadership during several naval engagements.

In the 19th century, the DEVISSER name spread beyond the Netherlands as Dutch immigrants began settling in various parts of the world. One such individual was Gerrit Devisser (1845-1925), who emigrated to South Africa in 1869 and became a prominent farmer and landowner in the Cape Colony.

Another notable figure was Maria Devisser (1871-1943), a Dutch-American author and educator who wrote several books on Dutch culture and language. She played a significant role in preserving and promoting Dutch heritage in the United States.

The DEVISSER surname has also been associated with various place names in the Netherlands, such as Devissersdijk (Fisherman's Dike) and Devisserslaan (Fisherman's Lane), further solidifying its connection to the fishing trade and coastal areas.

While the DEVISSER name has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread across the globe, with descendants bearing this surname found in various countries, including the United States, Canada, South Africa, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeVisser

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeVisser.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeVisser was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeVisser has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeVisser was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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